Église Saint-Jean-Bosco, Art Deco church in 20th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Église Saint-Jean-Bosco is a reinforced concrete church with a 53-meter-high tower in Paris's 20th arrondissement. The building displays geometric patterns typical of Art Deco style throughout its structure.
The church was built between 1933 and 1937 by architect Dumitru Rotter and his son René, taking inspiration from Notre-Dame du Raincy. This project emerged during an era when reinforced concrete became a modern building material and opened new architectural possibilities.
The interior mosaics depicting scenes from Jesus's life were created by the Mauméjean brothers and spread across the nave vaults. These handcrafted details shape the spiritual space and showcase the artistic quality of the 1930s.
The building sits on rue Alexandre Dumas and is easily reached via the nearby Alexandre Dumas metro station. Check opening hours beforehand, as times may vary depending on religious services and events.
The building houses two separate worship spaces: a lower church reserved for Salesian students and an upper church for parish members. This division reflects the educational mission of the Salesians who originally used this place.
Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1937
Architectural style: Art Deco
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Address: 79 de la rue Alexandre-Dumas, 75020 Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85500,2.39806
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44
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